Schools and Systems of Distinction

Accreditation from Cognia is a valuable mark of distinction recognized around the world. Each year, Cognia identifies schools and systems that best exemplify excellence in education and stand out in their service to learners, based on the results of our rigorous accreditation process.

Recognizing excellence in education

In 2021, Cognia initiated its Schools of Distinction award program. Across the world, educators dedicate themselves to maximizing opportunities for learners. The Schools of Distinction award recognizes schools and systems that truly stand out in their service to learners.

Many members of the Cognia global network seek accreditation from Cognia, which is earned as the result of extensive internal preparation and a review by a team of outside educators. Cognia’s Performance Standards for accreditation are based on ever-expanding research and understanding of learning, and define high-quality education for today’s world. Once an institution is accredited, it engages in similar preparation and review every six years to maintain that designation.

Cognia congratulates the schools and systems listed below for demonstrating excellence in meeting the Cognia Performance Standards during their 2023–2024 accreditation reviews, thus earning the 2024 Schools/Systems of Distinction award. Each of these schools or systems effectively implements high-quality instruction, shows consistent organizational effectiveness, and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. These institutions demonstrate energetic and sustained commitment to learners. Winners carry the designation for one year.

Cognia is a true partner in education! Working together for 25+ years with K–12 schools, we’ve always appreciated that Cognia helps our schools evolve and continuously improve.”
Christine McGuinn
Director Education Projects & Quality Assurance
Academica (FL)

2024 Schools and Systems of Distinction

Al Dhafra Private School - Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Athens Drive High School

North Carolina, USA

Brigham Young University Child and Family Studies

Utah, USA

Christ the King School

Georgia, USA

Christopher Columbus High School

Florida, USA

Columbus Technical College/Career Plus High School

Georgia, USA

Concept Schools

Illinois, USA

Dar Al Fikr School

Saudi Arabia

Dhahran Ahliyya School

Saudi Arabia

DoDEA Europe South District

Virginia, USA

Doral Academy, Inc.

Florida, USA

Duval County School District

Florida, USA

Escuela Maternal Universidad de Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Freedom High School

Virginia, USA

Glenbrook School

Louisiana, USA

Gulfport School District

Mississippi, USA

Himalaya International School Monterrey

Mexico

Holy Family Catholic High School

Minnesota, USA

Hynes Charter School Corporation

Louisiana, USA

Idaho Virtual Academy

Idaho, USA
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Past awards

Al Hamraa International School

Saudi Arabia

Al-Kon International School (Global International School)

Saudi Arabia

Al-Noor School

New York, USA

Auburn City Board of Education

Alabama, USA

Bartow County School System

Georgia, USA

Cathedral-Carmel School

Louisiana, USA

Catholic High School

Louisiana, USA

Centerville-Abington Community Schools

Indiana, USA

Cumbres International School Toluca/Prepa Anáhuac

Mexico

Divine Academy

Florida, USA

DoDEA Europe East

Europe

Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School

Florida, USA

Duneland School Corporation

Indiana, USA

Elmore County Board of Education

Alabama, USA

GEMS International School Cairo

Egypt

Good Shepherd Elementary

Kansas, USA

Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Sciences

Virginia, USA

IVY International Schools

Egypt

Jawahir Al-Riyadh International School

Saudi Arabia

Learning Resource Center of Polk County, Inc.

Florida, USA
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Al Afak Al-Gadeda International School

Egypt

Al Madinah Elementary School

New York, USA

Al Madinah High School

New York, USA

Al Madinah Middle School

New York, USA

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering

Alabama, USA

Alturas Preparatory Academy

Idaho, USA

Anchorage Sylvan Learning Center

Alaska, USA

AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School

District of Columbia, USA

Army Junior ROTC

Kentucky, USA

Bedayia International School-Cairo

Egypt

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Florida, USA

Bridge Builder Academy

Texas, USA

Burns Science and Technology Charter School

Florida, USA

Butler County Board of Education

Alabama, USA

C. G. Bethel High School

Florida, USA

Cascia Hall Preparatory School

Oklahoma, USA

Catapult Learning

Pennsylvania, USA

Center for Academic Success #1

Arizona, USA

Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory

Florida, USA

Cherokee County School District

Georgia, USA
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Academy of Holy Angels

Minnesota, USA

Advanced Technologies Academy

Nevada, USA

Al Retaj International School

Egypt

Al Tarbiyah Al Namouthajiyah

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alpine Academy

Utah, USA

American Cooperative School

Bolivia

Assumption High School

Kentucky, USA

Belmont Academy Charter School #0402

Florida, USA

Briar Woods High School

Virginia, USA

Brownsville Early College High School

Texas, USA

Cache High School

Utah, USA

Catalyst-Maria

Illinois, USA

Central Michigan University Governor John Engler

Michigan, USA

Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School

Florida, USA

Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9

Illinois, USA

Charles R. Drew Charter School

Georgia, USA

Christ The King Elementary School

Nebraska, USA

Citrus High School

Florida, USA

Colegio Menor Campus Samborondon

Ecuador

Copper Hills High School

Utah, USA
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